Tigger Town

In the ALC preview post I predicted the Tigers would win the division by 10 games, Justin Verlander would be the best pitcher, and Miguel Cabrera would be the best hitter. Now with 25% of the season over I can see I'm not going to be close.

The Tigers are 16-25 and in last place.

Verlander is 1-7, 6.05. Not exactly Cliff Lee (6-0, 0.67).

Cabrera is batting .264/.355/.439, not only is he not the best hitter in the Central he is only the FOURTH best hitter on his team.

I think what has been even more surprising is the way they have been manhandled by the Royals.

Team	Record	AVG/OBP/SLG	Runs	ERA	IP/K/BB
Royals	6-0	.286/.346/.415	26	1.77	56/44/18
Tiggers	0-6	.219/.282/.348	11	4.25	53/33/18

I still think Detroit could finish over .500, the talent is certainly there, but I don't think they win the division.